Thursday, 1 June 2017. Hello, how are you? Nice to see you again. The pilot deferred our passage to Portishead from Tuesday to Wednesday because the tall ships were due to go out on Tuesday. It worked out better for us anyway as the weather was much. Better on Wednesday and we got to share the lock with The Mathew, the tall ship that moors in Bristol. We followed them into Sharpness Docks. And then followed them out into the estuary. This morning we completed the .

The peregrinations, both geographical and mental, of Graham and Jill on narrowboat Armadillo. It being a hodge-podge or gallimaufrey of travels, thoughts and frequently inaccurate facts. Monday, 28 September 2015. Moving on, at last.

The River Thames in London. St Pauls Cathedral sitting in the sunshine. Our plan had been to spend my last day in London going down to Greenwich to see the Emirates Air Line. Roast of the day for Paul. And a half empty plate for Tracey. Never mind she ate half of mine anyway. On our arrival London was still very busy from the RideLondon. Tell tale statue commemorating Nelson Mandela close to Waterloo Station. Looking down the River Thames.

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Life on the waterways with NB Oakapple. Sunday, 16 August 2015. Hot days and Baking Days. Wednesday was the hottest day for ages. We decided to catch the bus to Chester for the day. Big mistake! It was hot, the bus took an hour to get there, and it was crowded. Still, it was a day out and it is always good to walk the walls of this fine old city. The friendly lockies soon had us through the locks and we moored at vale royal to enjoy the peacefull views.

Saturday, 15 August 2015. Chance meeting with villagers! This morning it was a lot brighter and no rain thank goodness, so we decided to make a move but first we popped to say goodbye to Pete and Julia. Pete, Julia and Chester.

This is one boat that caught our imagination, and one of the images that will help shape our own boat build. Thursday, 21 May 2015. A long walk, time for reflection and memories. The base of the middle section of the Caen Hill flight. Semmington is there, somewhere way in the distance. And the reflection, a lovely day with my own thoughts and to remember my dad. Friday, 27 March 2015. Our unscheduled halt at Barby Marina. Thursday, 12 February 2015. Switch off day, doi.

From NZ to canals of Britain and Wales,a change of pace. Touring the back roads of Europe. Sunday, 26 July 2015. This one was at a village named Sittensen in Germany on our way to Denmark. Water wheel o the side of a mill building. Stream heading to the water wheel.

Pamela and Kens Days of Fun! Our blog about finding joy in the little things and making sure we really appreciate the world we inhabit. Tuesday, January 10, 2017. I love that moment when you wake in the early morning and all the world is still and quiet. Looking at the clock and realising that you have another two hours before the alarm goes off. We are such a diverse w.